Combination hose-supporter and suspenders.



PATENTED JULY 5, 1904.. G. W. THOMPSON.

GOMBINATIDN HOSE SUPPORTER AND SUSPENDBRS.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 12. 1904.

N0 MODEL.

vwitrgessesz Patented July 5, 1904.

PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES WV. THOMPSON, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

COMBINATION HOSE-SUPPORTER AND SUSPENDERS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 764,080,- dated July 5,1904.

Application filed February 12. 1904:. Serial No. 193,239. (No model.)

T0 (LU whom it 7'n/r1-7 concern.-

Be it known that I, CHARLES WV. THOMPSON, a citizen of the UnitedStates, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, countyof Kalamazoo, and Stateof Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inCombination Hose-Supporters and Suspenders, of which the following is aspecification.

This invention relates to improvements in combination hose-supportersand suspenders.

The objects of the invention are, first, to provide an improvedcombination hose-supporter and suspender which is simple and economicalto construct and convenient to use; second, to provide an improvedcombination hose-supporter and suspender which effectively supports thegarments and one by which dressing and undressing are greatlyfacilitated; third, to provide an improved hose -supporter which in useis always retained in proper position on the person of the wearer andone by which the weight of the garments is properly distributed, so thatit is borne by the parts of the body least likely to be injuriouslyaffected thereby.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details willdefinitely appear from the detailed description tofollow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and meansdescribed in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which the view is a frontranged each side serve to keep the supporter in the best possibleposition and to prevent unnecessary strain upon the same or on theperson of the wearer. By the arrangement of the straps in this way itwill further be observed that the burden of carrying the garments isdistributed on the shoulder, across the back, and over the hips of thewearer, so that no discomfort will arise from unnecessary pressure atany point.

Suitable Suspender-ends or trouser-supports B and C are provided. TheSuspender-ends C are provided with slide suspender-buckles C, which areadapted to be adjusted on the shoulder or supporting straps A. Thesebuckles are preferably the detachable style illustrated, although otherstyles may be used with satisfactory results.

The structure illustrated is designed particularly for boys, and avoidsthe necessity of securing the trousers to the waist or providing a waistfor that purpose. At the same time the trousers are comfortablysupported and the weight of the garment is properly distributed on theperson of the wearer. By using the cast-off clasps or buckles cl forsecuring the hose grips or supports to the supporting or shoulder strapsmuch time is saved in dressing and undressing, and a child using thesame can adjust and secure the parts together.

It is evident that the device is adapted to womens use as ahose-supporter only by eliminating the suspender-ends.

As before remarked, by the arrangement of the parts described thestructure is always rctained in the proper position on the person of thewearer and the weight is distributed on the shoulders, back, and hips. IIts convenience in the matter of the adjustment and use is apparent.

I have illustrated and described my improved combined hose supporter andsusponder in the form preferred by me on account of its structuralsimplicity and economy of manufacture and convenience in use. I am,however, aware that it is capable of considerable structural variationwithout departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

1. In an article of the class described, the combination ofshoulder-straps secured together at the back; extensions thereon, passeddownwardly and forwardly around the person of the wearer and secured tothe front end of said shoulder-straps when such straps are arranged insubstantially a perpendicular position; suitable hose-supporting devicessocured to the front ends of said shoulder-straps by cast-off clasps orbuckles; suitable front and rear Suspender-ends; and detachableslidebuckles for securing said front Suspender-ends directly to saidshoulder-straps, substantially as described.

2. In an article of the class described, the combination ofshoulder-straps secured together at the rear; extensions thereon, passeddownwardly and forwardly around the person of the wearer, and secured tothe front ends of said shoulder-straps when such straps are arranged insubstantiallya perpendicular position; suitable hose-supporting devicessecured to the front ends of said shoulder-straps; and suitablesuspender-ends, substantially as described.

3. In an article of the class described, the combination ofshoulder-straps secured together at the rear; extensions thereon, passeddownwardly and forwardly around the person of the wearer, and secured tothe front ends of said shoulder-straps when such straps are arranged insubstantially a perpendicular position; and suitable hose-supportingdevices secured to the front ends of said shoulderstraps, substantiallyas described.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of twowitnesses.

CHARLES WV. THOMPSON.

Witnesses:

ETHEL A. TELLER, OTIS A. EARL

